The RDEK would like to remind residents that the provincial system cannot be used for local emergencies such as flood and fire at this time.

Earlier today news surfaced about a worker at Kevin’s Your Independent Grocer in Fernie who tested positive on November 10th. […]

A message asking everybody to work together to Help Flatten the Curve was released by Tourism Fernie and supported by the City of Fernie and the Fernie Chamber.

“We are very excited to announce our brand-new store space in downtown Fernie allowing
customers to purchase from local farmers and producers 12 months of the year” exclaimed
Local coordinator Robyn Peel.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced wide-ranging new rules for controlling the spread of COVID-19, including mandatory masks […]

In the past 14 days (between Oct 16 and 29) in the East Kootenay Health Service Area, there have been 5 new cases.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is urging local businesses and the wider community to get back to basics with the precautionary measures aimed at curbing COVID-19 infection rates.

Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits, from eating insects to pollinating the agave plant used to make tequila.

Interior Health has announced that COVID test booking is online and in the Elk Valley you can book your test at the Sparwood Health Centre.

The East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) and Ktunaxa Kinbasket Family and Child Services Society (KKFCSS) is preparing to launch […]

Gearhub Sports stepped up and presented the East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH) with an amazing donation to go towards the Beneath the Surface Campaign!

The Flu shot and Influenza Vaccine are the same thing. If you are human and between the ages of 6 […]